The 25 Highest-Grossing Media Franchises of All Time

A post on Reddit this week highlighting the 25 Highest-Grossing Media Franchises of All Time caught a lot attention — And when you see the top franchises, you may be surprised. If you’re like me, you may have guessed Mickey Mouse or Star Wars would be in the top spot… but nope, they landed in the 4th and 5th spots. #1, by many billions, is Pokémon with an est. $92B in revenue. Going even further, of that $92B, $64B is from licensed merchandise alone! Hello Kitty, another merchandise power house, claims the 2nd spot with $80B. Check out the full list below — any surprises?